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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,009.44, 899,710.80 and 200,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,009.44, 899,710.80 and 200,511.20 is: 300,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,009.44 : 899,710.80 = 200,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,009.44/899,710.80 = 200,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,009.44x = 899,710.80 × 200,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,009.44x = 180,402,092,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,402,092,160.96/600,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,665.42

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